Monthly Archives: December 2015

The accolades, awards and recognition Wisconsin children’s authors is almost too much to list, but when one gets national recognition, it’s worth a mention. That’s the case with Miranda Paul. The Huffington Post’s Early Childhood Policy Analyst, Writer Minh Le named Miranda’s picture book, Water is Water, the best non-fiction picture book of 2015.

Best Picture Books of 2015

Best Non-FictionWater is Water by Miranda Paul, ill. Jason Chin (Macmillan)

Creative nonfiction at its best. Chin has a confident yet subtle style that brings to mind a modern day Norman Rockwell. Paired with Paul’s rhythmic text, this exploration of the water cycle will not only teach today’s children, but will also serve as a useful refresher for older readers as well.